About JobsQuest
JobsQuest is the career site serving the 16 city governments and five county-wide government agencies of the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, Alabama Merit System. At JobsQuest, you'll find meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in a wide array of exciting fields and professions, including opportunities in public safety, city management and administration, information technology, finance and accounting, public works and skilled trades, engineering, and medical services, just to name a few. Through the security of a stable career with meaning and purpose, an effective work-life balance, and the reassurance of a secure and robust retirement, our employees embody our tagline, "A career. A purpose. A life."
A Meaningful Career
Within the Personnel Board Merit System, you'll find over 700 different jobs and professions to provide you a rewarding career with meaningful work and career progression opportunities. Our jobs can be found within many different professions and trades, including but not limited to:
- Accounting & Finance
- Automotive & Mechanical
- Community & Economic Development
- Community & Urban Planning
- Construction & Skilled Trades
- Engineering & Architecture
- Environmental Services
- Graphic Arts, Design, & Media
- Healthcare & Public Health
- Human Resources
- Information Systems & Technology
- Law & Court Administration
- Maintenance & Inspections
- Museum & Arts
- Parks, Recreation, & Event Services
- Public Administration & Management
- Public Safety& Emergency Management
- Public Works & Utility Services
- Roads & Transportation
- Social Work & Social Services
A Fulfilling Purpose
The Personnel Board Merit System is made up of nearly 8,000 public servants who dedicate their talents to building stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities. Across dozens of public sector agencies and job functions, our employees contribute to something greater than themselves—each playing a vital role in improving the quality of life for the residents we serve. Whether you're maintaining infrastructure, responding to emergencies, supporting children and families, protecting public health, or managing the financial operations that keep services running, you’ll find meaning in your work and pride in your contributions. Our diverse career opportunities allow you to connect your skills and passions with real needs—creating a daily sense of accomplishment and purpose.
Working within the Merit System means knowing that what you do matters. It’s not just about earning a paycheck—it’s about building a legacy of service, shaping the future of your community, and finding personal fulfillment in the process.
A Rewarding Life
As an employee within the Personnel Board Merit System, you’ll begin a career that brings both pride and peace of mind. Our jobs offer more than a paycheck—they provide stability, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits that support your well-being at every stage of life. Merit System careers are designed to promote a healthy work-life balance, giving you time to enjoy life outside of work. Each Merit System agency also offers a robust pension plan, ensuring that your dedication to public service is rewarded with financial security in retirement.
Typical benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive pay based on regular labor market analyses
- Transparent pay structure with clearly defined minimum and maximum rates
- Regular pay progression through merit increases (10-step pay plan) and cost-of-living adjustments
- Generous paid leave, including vacation and sick time
- Comprehensive, cost-effective healthcare and wellness benefits
- Strong and reliable retirement pension that provides lifetime benefits in recognition of your public service
Ready to be part of the Merit System?
Take the first step to a rewarding career where you can making a meaningful difference in our community by exploring our currently available career opportunities.